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The list is a work in progress. Please add your suggestions | The list is a work in progress. Please add your suggestions | ||
'''Essential: no more than £70 | '''Essential: no more than £70 (excluding computer)''' | ||
''' | * A laptop, netbook or tablet plus 3G dongle (for when no Wifi is available) | ||
*A laptop, netbook or tablet plus 3G dongle (for when no Wifi is available) | * Spudgers or guitar plectrums or old credit/debit/hotel cards | ||
*Spudgers or guitar plectrums or old credit/debit/hotel cards | |||
* Screwdriver set for electronics | * Screwdriver set for electronics | ||
* Conventional sized | * Conventional sized cross-head and flat screwdrivers | ||
* Compressed air | * Compressed air | ||
* Isopropyl Alcohol | * Isopropyl Alcohol | ||
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* Electrical insulation tape | * Electrical insulation tape | ||
* Super glue | * Super glue | ||
* Masking tape for extension leads | * Masking tape for taping extension leads to the floor | ||
* Extension leads and multiplugs | * Extension leads and multiplugs | ||
* Multimeter | * Multimeter | ||
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* Tweezers | * Tweezers | ||
* Pliers | * Pliers | ||
* Knife, razor or cutting tool | * Knife, razor or cutting tool | ||
* Magnifying glass | |||
* First aid kit | * First aid kit | ||
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'''Screwdrivers''' | '''Screwdrivers''' | ||
* Set for electronics – the iFixit set is best, but others will work | * Set for electronics – the iFixit set is best, but others will work | ||
* Robust | * Robust cross-head and flat screwdrivers | ||
* A " | * A "security" set with all shapes like torx etc. | ||
* Extenders | * Screwdriver Extenders | ||
'''Stuff in cans''' | '''Stuff in cans''' | ||
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'''Soldering''' | '''Soldering''' | ||
* Soldering Iron | * Soldering Iron | ||
* Solder | * Solder | ||
* | * Solder sucker | ||
* Solder wick braid | |||
* Flux | * Flux | ||
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'''Safety''' | '''Safety''' | ||
* Tape for extension leads | * Tape for taping extension leads to the floor | ||
* Gloves | * Gloves | ||
* PAT tester and stickers for PAT tested devices | * PAT tester and stickers for PAT tested devices | ||
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'''Software''' | '''Software''' | ||
* Bootable and Installable OS's on USB (OS X, *PartedMagic*, etc.) | * Bootable and Installable OS's on DVD or USB (e.g. Linux Mint,Puppy Linux, OS X, Windows 7) | ||
* | * Bootable utilities on CD or USB (e.g. *PartedMagic*, SystemRescueCD, Clonezilla etc.) | ||
* Bootable antivirus, recently updated (Kasperky Rescue, Sophos Bootable Antivirus) | |||
* Install files for Windows maintenance and diagnostic utilities (Ccleaner, Speedfan) | |||
(For a more complete list to aid in the assembly of a customised tool set, see [[CD/USB bootable tools]].) | |||
'''Power-related''' | '''Power-related''' | ||
Revision as of 15:55, 11 January 2015
The list is a work in progress. Please add your suggestions
Essential: no more than £70 (excluding computer)
- A laptop, netbook or tablet plus 3G dongle (for when no Wifi is available)
- Spudgers or guitar plectrums or old credit/debit/hotel cards
- Screwdriver set for electronics
- Conventional sized cross-head and flat screwdrivers
- Compressed air
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Rags or paper towels for cleaning
- Electrical insulation tape
- Super glue
- Masking tape for taping extension leads to the floor
- Extension leads and multiplugs
- Multimeter
- Soldering kit (ask a Restarter to bring this)
- Bootable and installable OS's on USB and CD (ask a Restarter to bring this)*
- Egg cartons or pill boxes for storing screws
- Tweezers
- Pliers
- Knife, razor or cutting tool
- Magnifying glass
- First aid kit
Troubleshooting and opening
- A laptop, netbook or tablet plus 3G dongle (for when no Wifi is available)
- Headlamps, handheld torches or strobes
- Magnifying glasses
- Spudgers
- Guitar plectrums or old credit/debit/hotel cards (cut up in strips and plectrum shapes)
- Wire cutters and Wire Strippers
- Heatgun
Screwdrivers
- Set for electronics – the iFixit set is best, but others will work
- Robust cross-head and flat screwdrivers
- A "security" set with all shapes like torx etc.
- Screwdriver Extenders
Stuff in cans
- Compressed air
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- WD-40
Soldering
- Soldering Iron
- Solder
- Solder sucker
- Solder wick braid
- Flux
Adhesives and hacking materials
- Insulation tape
- Sugru and/or bluetac
- Super glue
- Gluegun
Safety
- Tape for taping extension leads to the floor
- Gloves
- PAT tester and stickers for PAT tested devices
- Anti-static wrist band
Software
- Bootable and Installable OS's on DVD or USB (e.g. Linux Mint,Puppy Linux, OS X, Windows 7)
- Bootable utilities on CD or USB (e.g. *PartedMagic*, SystemRescueCD, Clonezilla etc.)
- Bootable antivirus, recently updated (Kasperky Rescue, Sophos Bootable Antivirus)
- Install files for Windows maintenance and diagnostic utilities (Ccleaner, Speedfan)
(For a more complete list to aid in the assembly of a customised tool set, see CD/USB bootable tools.)
Power-related
- Spare Fuses
- Variable Power supply (or Universal laptop power supply with ends)
- Multimeter (ideally with audible continuity tester)
- Extension leads and multiplugs (ideally with power indication light)
Data preservation
- Hard drive dock(s) to get data off failing machines
- Thumb drive for carrying data
Miscellaneous
- Egg cartons, pill boxes or magnetic mats for storing screws
- Pokey things for poking (e.g.Needle to eject SIMs)
- Tweezers
- Pliers
- Knife, razor or other cutting tool
- Cleaning CD
- Rags or paper towels for cleaning
- First aid kit